Marmara University - Atatürk Faculty of Education

04 - 05 December 2026

İstanbul

IV. Uluslararası Temel Eğitim Kongresi

International Congress on Basic Education

The International Congress on Basic Education is an international scientific event that aims to bring together current research, innovative practices, and academic collaborations in the field of basic education. The congress provides a platform for sharing research conducted in various areas of basic education, including early childhood education, primary education, educational policies, curricula, teacher education, educational technologies, and inclusive education.

The main objective of the congress is to enrich scientific knowledge in basic education, discuss the practical implications of research findings, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches for the future of education. In this regard, the congress offers a high-quality academic platform for scholars, researchers, teachers, graduate students, and all stakeholders in the field of education.

Hosted by the Atatürk Faculty of Education, Marmara University, the 4th International Congress on Basic Education will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 4–5 December 2026. Researchers who wish to contribute to the advancement of basic education are warmly invited to participate and present their original studies.

Committees

HONARARY CHAIR OF THE CONGRESS Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Okur - Marmara University, Türkiye   CONGRESS CHAIR Prof. Dr. Yusuf Alpaydın - Marmara University, Türkiye   ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Prof. Dr. Z. Nurdan Baysal - Marmara University, Türkiye Doç. Dr. Gülçin Güven - Marmara University, Türkiye   ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Doç. Dr. Bülent Özden - Marmara University, Türkiye Doç. Dr. Elif Yılmaz İlter - Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Türkiye Doç. Dr. Nurcan Şener - Marmara University, Türkiye Dr. Özgür Şimşek - Marmara University, Türkiye Öğr. Gör. Kadriye Efe Azkeskin - Marmara University, Türkiye Öğr. Gör. Tuna Şahsuvaroğlu - Marmara University, Türkiye Arş. Gör. Aykut Özkan - Marmara University, Türkiye Arş. Gör. Cennet Tuba Arslantürk Egin - Marmara University, Türkiye Arş. Gör. Fatmagül Ergün - İstanbul 29 Mayıs University, Türkiye Arş. Gör. Selin Okur - Marmara University, Türkiye Arş. Gör. Tuba Yıldız - Marmara University, Türkiye Arş. Gör. Tunahan Karaarslan - İstanbul Esenyurt University, Türkiye Dr. Arzu Akman, Türkiye Dr. Burcu Demirbaş Nemli - Ministry of National Education, Türkiye Dr. Derya Duygu Tanrıkulu - Ministry of National Education, Türkiye Dr. Selda Obalar - Ministry of National Education, Türkiye Dr. Serap Çimşir - Ministry of National Education, Türkiye Ensar Buğur - Marmara University, Türkiye

Theme and Topics

NEW HORIZONS IN BASIC EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Primary Education Curriculum and Instruction Teacher Education and Professional Development Parent Education and School–Family Collaboration Child Development and Early Literacy Turkish Language Education and Children’s Literature Mathematics, Science, and Life Studies Education Foreign Language Education Art, Music, Play, and Drama Physical Education and Physical Activity Values, Character, and Children’s Rights Inclusive Education and Special Education Education of Migrant and Disadvantaged Children Educational Technologies and Digital Learning Artificial Intelligence, Coding, and STEM Social and Emotional Learning and Mental Health Assessment, Evaluation, and Classroom Management Educational Policy, Administration, and Quality Sustainability and the Future of Basic Education In addition to these topics, other relevant scholarly studies that are consistent with the main theme of the congress and the field of basic education, but are not explicitly listed, will also be considered for evaluation.

Publication Process

All papers presented within the scope of the congress will initially be published in the Book of Abstracts of the 4th International Congress on Basic Education. After presenting your paper at the congress, you may have it published in the Full-Text Proceedings Book of the 4th International Congress on Basic Education. In addition, you may submit your papers to the journals listed below for publication, subject to their peer-review processes. Uluslararası Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi Temel Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi Scientific and Academic Research  (Bilimsel ve Akademik Araştırmalar) Dergisi  (SCAR) Pedagogical Perspective (PedPer) Mentis Journal of Educational Research

Important Dates

  • 01.08.2026

    Abstract Submission Opens

  • 15.10.2026

    Abstract Submission Deadline

  • 05.11.2026

    Announcement of Accepted Abstracts

  • 20.11.2026

    Registration and Payment Deadline

  • 25.11.2026

    Announcement of the Congress Program

  • 04.12.2026

    Congress Begins

  • 05.12.2026

    Congress Ends

  • 25.12.2026

    Full Paper Submission Deadline

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Registration Fee

FACER-TO-FACE PARTİCİPATİON AND ONLİNE PARTİCİPATİON Participation Type Participant Category Fee (Per Person) In-Person – Participation All participants 125 EUR Online – Participation All participants 100 EUR The in-person participation fee includes a congress bag, two lunches, refreshments and beverages throughout the congress, one paper presentation, a certificate of participation, and the opportunity to publish the full paper in the ISBN-registered congress proceedings. Participants presenting a second paper will be charged an additional 20%. The online participation fee includes one paper presentation, a certificate of participation, and the opportunity to publish the full paper in the ISBN-registered congress proceedings. Participants presenting a second paper will be charged an additional 20%. Payments must be made between 5 and 20 November, following the announcement of accepted papers.

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Contact

Marmara Üniversitesi Atatürk Eğitim Fakültesi

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